Eurekan Filmmaker Directory

A working registry of local directors, cinematographers, and crew, connecting talent with commercial and creative opportunities.

Buyskes, Dylan - Commercial, Documentary, Music Video, Narrative - The Beauty of Being Deaf

Rockell, Ambur - Music Video - Witches Waltz of Sugar Moon Bordello

Alee, Tyler - Commercial, Narrative - A Dish Best Served Cold

Valentin, Emily - Documentary, Music Video, Narrative - What Hides in the Hollows

Thomas, Byron - Commercial, Narrative - A Dish Best Served Cold

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Tyler Allee

Tyler Allee is a known videographer based in the Northwest Arkansas area, recognized for his strong skills in cinematography and multimedia production. He has gained regional attention for his creative storytelling and visual style, particularly through his film "A Dish Best Served Cold", which has received multiple nominations and helped establish his reputation as an emerging filmmaker. Tyler specializes in cinema production and professional video services, combining technical expertise with a passion for visual storytelling. He is currently a student at the Los Angeles Film School, an institution known for producing many successful filmmakers and directors. Through his continued education and hands-on production work, Tyler continues to expand his craft and contribute to the growing film and media community in Northwest Arkansas.

"Lights Out" and "A Dish Best Served Cold" which played at the 2024 and 2025 Nightmare in the Ozarks festivals. He is currently working on his next film and final student project, "Off the Record".

A Dish Best Served Cold, 2025

Lights Out, 2024

Dylan Buyskes

Dylan Buyskes is an award-winning photographer, filmmaker, and licensed drone pilot with more than 20 years of experience creating corporate, commercial, lifestyle, underwater, and aerial imagery. He has a passion for visual storytelling through photography and film. His short film "The Beauty of Being Deaf" was featured in the 2022 Superfest, and screened at the San Francisco International Airport throughout July 2026.

Known for his relaxed, collaborative approach, Dylan brings creativity, and technical expertise to every project.

The Beauty of Being Deaf, 2020

Inn at Rose Hall, 2026

Inn for a Wild Night, 2026

Ambur Rockell

"Outlawed in 33 states of consciousness", Ambur Rockell's music videos invoke a witchy western world. Ambur finds inspiration in outlaw ballads, gothic folklore, burlesque and cinematic America. Three of her music videos were invited to the 2026 Fort Smith International Film Festival.

The Witches Waltz of Sugar Moon Bordello, 2026

Gold Fever, 2024

Tombstone Rose, 2025

Chasing the Moon, 2026

Byron Thomas

Byron Thomas is a well-versed and experienced photographer known for his ability to transform ideas into compelling visual stories. With a diverse background spanning commercial projects, cinematic wedding photography, and short films, Byron combines technical expertise with a creative eye to capture moments with depth and style. His approach blends artistry and precision, allowing him to bring concepts to life and deliver imagery that feels both authentic and cinematic.

A Dish Best Served Cold, 2025

Lights Out, 2024

Emily Valentin

While working as a high school math teacher, Emily Valentin taught herself video editing to create educational videos for her students. Her first videos used Snapchat animations and were published under the name "Miss V Math Class". From 2021-2023 she published "Remote", a ongoing docu-series about living on the road. Since moving to Eureka Springs in 2023, she has produced several mini-series, including "Hands-on Handyman", "Real Travelers of the Yucatan" and "PTO (Paddles Trails and Outdoor)". Her mockumentary "What Hides in the Hollows" was featured at the 2024 Nightmare in the Ozarks film festival.

Emily is a collaborating partner of Lost Springs Productions, whose first film, comedic short "Inn for a Wild Night", premieres October 2026.

In the Matrix, 2020

Inn for a Wild Night, 2026

What Hides in the Hollows, 2024

Laws of Exponents, 2019

Out There in the Woods, 2024

Hands on Handyman, 2025